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title: "My lemon and lime trees are really struggling and I’m not sure why or…"
description: "My lemon and lime trees are really struggling and I’m not sure why or what to do!! I just treated my lime tree for mealy bugs! Any tips and tricks for citrus…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mannalee"
published: "2025-09-29T23:12:57.151487Z"
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# My lemon and lime trees are really struggling and I’m not sure why or…

_Posted by Mannalee on 2025-09-29_

My lemon and lime trees are really struggling and I’m not sure why or what to do!! I just treated my lime tree for mealy bugs! Any tips and tricks for citrus trees would be greatly appreciated!!

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## 3 comments

### Kel commented on 2025-09-30

Are you in a state affected by the citrus disease?

#### Mannalee replied on 2025-10-01

I’m in California specifically San Diego

#### Kel replied on 2025-10-01

It doesn’t look bad from photos but keep an eye out for citrus greening.

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